Low-Fat Chocolate Sicilian Gelato

Low-Fat Chocolate Sicilian Gelato

Recipe by Allison from allrecipes.com

Dessert 1 Hr. 17 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 1 ¾ cups skim milk, divided
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • ⅓ cup high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  • Whisk 1/4 cup milk and cornstarch together in a small bowl until smooth to make a slurry.
  • Combine the remaining milk, sugar, and cocoa powder in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Add espresso powder and the cornstarch slurry. Bring back to a boil; stir gelato mixture until thickened like pudding, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; transfer to a metal bowl. Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
  • Fill a large bowl with ice water; set the bowl of gelato mixture inside. Stir frequently until cooled, about 7 minutes. Remove metal bowl from ice bath; cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until completely chilled, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer gelato mixture into an ice cream maker; freeze according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Pour gelato into a freezer-safe container; cover and freeze until solid, about 10 minutes.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 137
  • Carbohydrate: 30g
  • Fat: 1g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Sugar: 22g

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